Karyn Tomlinson: from pastry to head chef
Karyn Tomlinson, who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in France, and on her first day on the job was told to go to the front of house for service. While her ...
Q: You've worked in restaurants before coming to Le Cordon Bleu,
so what's the difference between learning at a restaurant and at a school?
A: The way they teach at school is more systematic and thorough. When you work at a restaurant, you first need to earn respect from the chef for them to teach you. It then takes a long time to actually improve and master the techniques. The ingredients that you deal with are also limited to the ones on the menu.
At school, there are a lot of ingredients that I can touch and experiment with. I can also learn different skills from different chefs. French chefs usually show us techniques and explain the history and culture behind each dish. Japanese chefs tend to teach us how to respect our work, and show us the right attitude in the kitchen.
Karyn Tomlinson, who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in France, and on her first day on the job was told to go to the front of house for service. While her ...
On 21st February, Le Cordon Bleu London will be joined by Korean Buddhist nun and chef, Venerable Beop Song, for a special culinary demonstration of Korean ...
Expertly coached by Chef Instructor Bardet, the team representing France has secured first place in the 12th edition of the Bakery World Cup, which was held in ...
For nearly two decades, Sagar Pore has been fortunate to work in the exciting world of hospitality – a field full of amazing chances to grow personally and ...
With the turning of a New Year brings fresh offerings here at Le Cordon Bleu Australia. Discover some of the exciting things happening in 2024.
Tourism is a sensitive industry that’s vulnerable to existing economic and political conditions. The same is true for the hospitality industry. At Le Cordon ...
Freshly graduated Brooke Elliott reflects on her 3 year journey and eagerly looks to the future.
On the 18th of January 2024, Le Cordon Bleu celebrated the opening of its new space dedicated to gastronomy at the Hôtel de la Marine, located on Place de la ...
Alongside full-time professional diploma programmes, Le Cordon Bleu London provides a wide range of short course which are aimed at culinary enthusiasts and ...
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